US Bridges

HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook

Good

Norfolk County, Massachusetts · .32 Km. N of ST 1A · Structure no. D05033BABDOTNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Provdnce HWY
CrossesWater Mother Brook
Location.32 Km. N of ST 1A
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates42.25509, -71.17106
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Provdnce HWY over Water Mother Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.